Agricultural Economy

Feature Story lavenderfieldrobot UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

Flower Power: Michigan Tech professor developing robot for lavender harvesting

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story Blueberries SWMI Journalism Collab Southwest MichiganEconomic Development

Small blueberry farm survives by going organic

Jarret Whitenack | Encore MagazineThursday, February 27, 2025
Innovation News Attendees at the inaugural National Farm Stop Conference, held last year in Ann Arbor. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

National farm stop conference returns to Ann Arbor for second year

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 12, 2025
Feature Story stormykromerhats UPword - UPTechnology and Innovation

Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap

Jason M. KarelWednesday, November 20, 2024
Feature Story Small-old-reeds-lake The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Grant fuels West Michigan’s agricultural revival with impact study

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 12, 2024
Longform Jae Gerhart, manager of farm programs for Trinity Health Ann Arbor, at The Farm at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti. The Farm offers a produce prescription program for those who struggle to afford healthy food. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Medicaid funding could expand and sustain Michigan's produce prescription programs

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 24, 2024
Longform Produce from the Youth Mentor Garden at Marquette Park in Wyoming, Mich. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Youth Mentor Gardens grow food, family, and community in Detroit and Grand Rapids area

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, August 8, 2024
Development News Midland Farmer's Market Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

Double Up Food Bucks Program: Doubling the impact of fresh produce for Michigan families

Misty BarronThursday, August 8, 2024
Longform Ariane Donnelly, Anne Davis, and Tanya Andrews at the Prescription for Health booth at the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. Prescription for Health is Washtenaw County's produce prescription program. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Prescriptions for fresh produce grow in Michigan through collaboration and new funding

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 25, 2024
Feature Story The Farmington Farmers Market is held each Saturday at Riley Park in downtown Farmington. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

PHOTOS: The Farmington Farmers Market anchors Saturdays in downtown Farmington

David LewinskiThursday, July 11, 2024
Feature Story Dodge Park Thursdays remain a summertime destination in Sterling Heights. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

PHOTOS: Dodge Park Thursdays provide community a little bit of something for everyone

David LewinskiThursday, July 11, 2024
Longform Kristen Muehlhauser of Raindance Organic Farm's farmland in Northfield Township. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Land is easier to access for Washtenaw County's small farmers, helping them buck national trends

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story Deneweth’s Garden Center  Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Thriving: Meet some of the longest-standing plant nurseries in Macomb County

Genevieve FoxThursday, June 27, 2024
Feature Story Bosco's Bees honey bees. The Keel - Port HuronSustainability

"Getting Buzzed" Bosco’s Bees discusses the health of pollinators in St. Clair County

Leslie CieplechowiczWednesday, May 22, 2024
Development News farmers maket Catalyst MidlandEntrepreneurship

2024 season of Midland Area Farmers Market kicks off

Sarah SpohnThursday, May 9, 2024
Longform Lindsay Steele at Garden Fort farm. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Farms are growing in Washtenaw County even as they decline nationwide. Here's why.

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 10, 2024
Innovation News Bison at Domino's Farms. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiSustainability

Iconic Ann Arbor Township bison herd wins 11 awards in regional show

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story smaller-farmers The LakeshoreEconomic Development

How 2 farms preserved agricultural legacy amidst push for development

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 24, 2024
Feature Story Grants are available to help U.P. farmers build hoop houses to extend the growing season. UPword - UPSustainability

Helping U.P. farmers extend the growing season

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Feature Story Small-John-Miller The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Brewery’s new summer offerings reflect growth of region’s agribusiness

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 28, 2024
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